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Vladimir Putin sent his condolences to George W. Bush regarding the victims and the destruction caused by Hurricane Katrina

August 30, 2005

In particular, the message contains the following passage:

“Please accept my sincere condolences for the natural disaster which has befallen the USA. I know that in the south-east of the country, Hurricane Katrina has caused many victims, left tens of thousands of Americans without shelter, and caused important losses to the economy. I wish to extend my condolences to relatives and friends of the victims.”

Vladimir Putin also noted that Russia sincerely empathises with Americans who are confronted with a disaster of enormous scale, and is ready to render any assistance she can.

August 30, 2005